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These regulations constitute and may be referred to as "The
City of Strafford Zoning Ordinance".
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A. In
order to promote the health, safety, morals, and the general welfare
of the City of Strafford, Missouri, this Chapter divides the City
into districts to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories,
size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of lot that
may be occupied, the size of the yards, courts and other open spaces,
the density of population, the preservation of features of historical
significance, the location and use of buildings, structures and land
for trade, industry and residence or other purposes; and the erection,
construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings,
structures or land.
B. These
regulations are made with consideration of the character of the district
and its suitability for particular uses and with a view of conserving
the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of
land throughout the City of Strafford.
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A. These
regulations are made in accordance with the City of Strafford Comprehensive
Plan and with Chapter 89, RSMo., and amendments thereto and are designed
to:
1. Lessen congestion in the streets.
2. Secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers.
3. Promote health and general welfare.
4. Provide adequate light and air.
5. Prevent the overcrowding of land.
6. Avoid undue concentration of population.
7. To preserve features of historical significance.
8. Facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewer,
schools, parks, and other public requirements.
B. Whenever
any provision of this Chapter refers to or cites a Section of Chapter
89, RSMo., and that Section is later amended or superseded, the Chapter
shall be deemed amended to refer to the amended Section or the Section
that most nearly corresponds to the superseded Section.
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To the extent that the provisions of this Chapter are the same
in substance as the previously adopted provisions that they replace
in the City's Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, they shall be considered
as continuations thereof and not as new enactments unless otherwise
specifically provided. In particular, a situation that did not constitute
a lawful, non-conforming situation under the previously adopted Zoning
Ordinance does not achieve lawful non-conforming status under this
Chapter merely by the repeal of the Zoning Ordinance.
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A. Subject to Article
IX of this Chapter (Non-Conforming Situations), no person may use, occupy, or sell any land or buildings or authorize or permit the use, occupancy, or sale of land or buildings under his control except in accordance with all of the applicable provisions of this Chapter.
B. For
purposes of this Section, the "use" or "occupancy" of a building or
land relates to anything and everything that is done to, or on, or
in that building or land.
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Any user of this Code understands and agrees as to having read
the contents before submitting an application for any permit or plans
for any development. It is the responsibility of all applicants to
meet the requirements of this Code. Failure to meet the requirements
is one (1) reason for denial of application.
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If any Section, Subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Chapter is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Chapter.
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A. For
the purpose of these regulations, the City of Strafford, Missouri,
is divided into the following districts in accordance with a "Zoning
Map", included herein and made a part by reference:
1. Residential districts.
a. Agricultural District (five (5) acre lots). Agricultural uses and single-family units on lots of at least five (5) acres. For regulations see Article
XII, Section
400.520.
b. "R-1" Single-Family District (12,000 sf lots). Single-family units on lots of at least twelve thousand (12,000) square feet. For regulations see Article
XII, Section
400.525.
c. "R-2" Urban Residential District (up to six (6) dwelling
units per acre). Any use permitted in "R-1" and "Multi-Family" uses up to six (6) dwelling units per acre. See Article
XII, Section
400.530.
d. "R-3" Multi-Family Residential District (up to twelve (12)
dwelling units per acre). All uses permitted in "R-1" and "R-2", and multi-family units. If units are individually owned (example town houses), zero (0) lot lines are permitted on the shared side(s) with approval of the Board of Aldermen. See Article
XII, Section
400.535.
2. Commercial and business districts.
a. "NC" Neighborhood Commercial. The Neighborhood Commercial District is designed to accommodate commercial development on a scale that is less intensive than the permitted "GC" District. A lesser intensity of development is achieved through setback, height, and minimum lot size requirements that are more restrictive than those applicable to the "GC" zone. The "NC" District may provide a transition in some areas of the City. See Article
XIII, Section
400.540.
b. "GC" General Commercial. The General Commercial District is designed to accommodate the widest range of commercial activities. See Article
XIII, Section
400.545.
c. "HC" Highway Commercial. The Highway Commercial District is designed to accommodate commercial development primarily from and along Interstate Highway 44 and Missouri State Highway OO corridors. See Article
XIII, Section
400.550.
3. Industrial and manufacturing.
a. "M-1" Light Manufacturing or Industrial District. See regulations in Article
XIII, Section
400.555.
b. "M-2" General Manufacturing or Industrial District. See regulations in Article
XIII, Section
400.560.
4. Planned unit developments.
a. "PUD" Planned unit development. See regulations in Article
XIV.
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A. Said
districts are bounded and defined as shown on a map entitled "Zoning
Map — Strafford, Missouri" and adopted as part of these regulations.
The "Zoning Map" shall be available for inspection and examination
by members of the public at all reasonable times as that of any other
public record.
B. Amendments to the official Zoning Map are accomplished using the same procedures that apply to other amendments to this Chapter, as set forth in Article
V, Section
400.270.
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A. Where
uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the aforesaid
districts on the Zoning Map, the following rules apply:
1. Where district boundary lines are indicated as approximately following
streets and alleys, highways or railroads, such boundaries shall be
construed as following the centerlines thereof.
2. Where district boundary lines are indicated as approximately following
lot lines, or section lines, such line shall be construed to be said
boundaries.
3. Where a district boundary line divides a lot, or unsubdivided property,
and the dimensions are not shown on the Zoning Map, the location of
such boundary shall be as indicated upon the Zoning Map using the
scale appearing on such map.
4. Where an issue is addressed in more than one (1) code, regulation
or ordinance, the most restrictive ordinance or regulation applies.
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A. Except
as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful to use any land
or building for any purpose other than is permitted in the district
in which such land or building is located. No building shall hereafter
be erected, reconstructed, relocated or structurally altered to cover
a greater percentage of lot area than permitted to accommodate or
have smaller yards, courts or open spaces than permissible under the
limitations set forth herein for the district in which such building
is located.
B. No
part of a yard, or other open space required about any building, existing
or hereafter provided for a building or use and necessary to meet
or partially meet the requirements of this regulation, shall be included
as part of a yard or other open space required for another building.
C. No
lot, held under one (1) ownership at the effective date of this regulation,
shall be reduced in dimension or area in relation to any building
thereon so as to be smaller than that required by this regulation;
if already less, the dimensions or area shall not be further reduced.
D. No
building shall hereafter be erected, reconstructed, relocated or structurally
altered on any lot or parcel unless such lot or parcel faces a publicly
dedicated street or right-of-way or a private street or right-of-way
approved under the provisions of this Chapter. Where a building is
in existence, no such required dedicated street or right-of-way or
approved private street or right-of-way shall be vacated so as to
eliminate the required access to a publicly dedicated street or right-of-way.
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A. Except
as hereinafter specifically provided:
1. No land shall be used except for a purpose permitted in the district
in which it is located.
2. No building shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed,
moved or structurally altered, nor shall any building be used, except
for a use permitted in the district in which such building is located,
or to exceed the height limit herein established for the district
in which such building is located, except in conformance with the
off-street parking and loading regulations of the district in which
such building is located, and in no case shall there be more than
one (1) main building on one (1) lot except as specifically provided
hereafter.
3. The minimum yards, parking spaces, and open spaces, including lot
area per family, required by this Chapter for each and every building
existing at the time of passage of this Chapter or for any building
hereafter erected shall not be encroached upon or considered as part
of the yard or parking space or open space required for any other
building, nor shall any lot area be reduced below the requirements
of this Chapter for the district in which such lot is located.
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A. Reasonable
fees sufficient to cover the costs of administration, inspection,
publication of notice, and similar matters may be charged to applicants
for approved use permits, sign permits, preliminary plat approval,
conditional use permits, subdivision plat approval, zoning amendments,
variances and other administrative relief.
B. All
fees related to an independent engineering review prior to issuance
of a construction permit are the responsibility of the applicant/developer.